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Methodius of Olympus

?–311

Early Church voice, d. ~311

The life

Methodius of Olympus (d. ~311). Early Church voice from the church's historical commentary tradition, present in MannaFest's quote pool with source citations. Full profile pending.

In their own words

  • “For consider what confidence Seth had towards God, and Abel, and Enos, and Enoch, and Methuselah, and Noah, the first lovers of righteousness, and the first of the first-born children who are written in heaven,”

    Methodius Discourse VII. Procilla · on the verse

  • “For the present we restrain its sprouts, such as evil imaginations, "test any root of bitterness springing up trouble"”

    Methodius From the Discourse on the Resurrection · on the verse

  • “But for him who of his own free will and purpose decides to preserve his flesh in virgin purity, "having no necessity"”

    Methodius Discourse III. Thaleia · on the verse